Driving licence · A
Category A motorcycle licence. No power limits.
The full motorcycle licence: any motorcycle, with the training to ride it well.
Category A · Motorcycles
What you can drive
- power or engine size
- No limit
- direct access
- 24 years
- with 2 years of A2
- 20 years
- All motorcycles, with or without a sidecar
- Motor tricycles
- Everything A2, A1 and AM allow
Requirements
What you need to start
We handle the enrolment and paperwork with you.
- Identity document showing habitual residence in Portugal
- Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Electronic medical certificate — done at the school
- Be 24, or 20 with at least 2 years holding A2 (you can enrol 6 months before)
Your path
From enrolment to your A licence
- Enrolment
- Theory training
- Theory test
- Practical training
- Practical test
- Category A licence
Training
How you learn at MM Ouressa
Theory
32 hours
Without a licence. With another licence, theory is reduced (for example, 9 hours with category B). With A1, practical training only.
Classes at the school and online study on the training platform.
Practical
12 hours
At least 200 km. Riding in traffic, on roads and control manoeuvres at higher speeds.
Driving lessons Monday to Saturday, with an instructor who follows your progress.
Tests: No licence: 40 questions. With category B: 10 questions. With A1 or A2: practical test only.
The hours shown are the legal minimum. If you need more practice, each extra lesson costs 40 € (50 min).
The MM Ouressa experience
You learn with us. Not on your own.
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- An instructor from day one until your test
- Online study, whenever you like
- Medical certificate at the school
- Lessons Monday to Saturday
Price
Category A
Already have a licence? You pay less.
- With a category A1 licence€400
- With a category A2 licence€300
- With a category B licence€500
Full payment
€600
- Total in instalments
- €660
- In 2, 3 or 4 monthly instalments
- from €165
- Theory test
- 40 questions
Or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
CofidisPay instalment payments are charged to the customer's debit or credit card through a payment solution based on a factoring agreement between Cofidis and the Driving School. Ask Cofidis for details; Cofidis is registered with the Bank of Portugal under no. 921.
I have held A2 for more than 2 years. What do I need to do?
You do not take the theory test: only the practical test. Practical training is optional and you can take it to prepare.
I have category B. How many questions are in the test?
10 questions, because you already have the category B basics.
Can I get a motorcycle licence and category B together?
Yes, with the A or A2 + B pack. See the price in the price calculator.
How long does it take?
On average, 2 to 3 months.
Ready for your A licence?
Enrol or talk to us. We answer all your questions before you start.